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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the taxi driver tell Kumalo and Msimangu that Absalom might be living?
(a) Shanty Town.
(b) Springs.
(c) Claremont.
(d) Carisbrooke.

2. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?
(a) Michael Seme.
(b) Arthur Jarvis.
(c) Father Vincent.
(d) Johannes Pafuri.

3. Which powerful black leader does the anonymous black woman seek for housing help in Chapter 9?
(a) Dubula.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) Tomlinson.
(d) Msimangu.

4. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?
(a) Zulu.
(b) Xhosa.
(c) Bantu.
(d) Sotho.

5. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?
(a) Since John’s son got married, they rarely see each other.
(b) They are estranged because John’s son is friends with criminals.
(c) They are close and John’s son still lives with John.
(d) John has fully disinherited his son in order to give more to his younger children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?

2. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?

3. What was the murdered man most well-known for?

4. When Kumalo et al. visit Absalom’s girl, how long has it been since she last saw Absalom?

5. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?

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